The newly released generals include the veteran Horatio, the lone lancer Toril, the merchant Alyssa, and the hunter Leo with his falcon Ayala. To help players get started with the new game mechanics, Horatio is the first general available, while other generals can be unlocked gradually as players progress through the game.

Each general has dedicated abilities that strengthen their own troops and can be used defensively or offensively depending on personal preference. In addition, the combat system has been reworked and now offers the player a more detailed planning overview, as well as a more intensive tactical alignment in interaction with the generals and their skills.

"The Generals &Skills feature provides our players with a comprehensive customization of the combat system and enhances the tactical immersion of the game," emphasized Oleg Roessger, CEO and Managing Director of Goodgame Studios, adding, "The new generals and skills give Goodgame Empire and Empire: Four Kingdoms an unprecedented depth of play."

"Our development team has done a great job over the last few weeks and I'm sure our community will have a lot of fun with this update," underlines Benjamin Völkel, Vice President Live Operations at Goodgame Studios.

The release of the new content is supported with a dedicated online marketing campaign, partner collaborations, support in the app stores and a TV campaign. Both game versions will continue to receive monthly updates and additional generals will be released at regular intervals.